School Psychologist — Shape Kids’ Social-Emotional Growth

Pediatric Developmental Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement Account with company match

Unlimited CEUs

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Psychologist to support students nationwide with counseling and mental health services in collaboration with families and school staff.

In this role you will participate in multi-tiered support systems, contribute to IEP development, and coordinate with teams to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs while adhering to district procedures and safeguarding student records.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology required.
• Endorsement as School Psychologist or eligibility.
• Experience with pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with staff, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ethical accountability

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Psychologist to support students nationwide with counseling and mental health services in collaboration with families and school staff.

In this role you will participate in multi-tiered support systems, contribute to IEP development, and coordinate with teams to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs while adhering to district procedures and safeguarding student records.